Louisiana College Wildcats Plan Make a Change Event

February 1st, 2008

 Louisiana College Wildcats Plan “Make a Change Event”

Pineville, LA…. For the second consecutive year, Student-Athlete Advisory Committees from all 15 American Southwest Conference member institutions are set to join together in the “Make a Change in 14 Days” loose coin campaign for charity.

Arrangements are in place to collect change at campuses over the 14-day period of January 29 through February 9 - coinciding with the turn of the conference basketball season - and each member’s SAAC will use the coins collected to support a charity of their choice.

This year, the Louisiana College Student Athletic Advisory Committee has chosen to donate “Make a Change” proceeds to the Cabrini and Rapides Cancer Centers in honor of Lady Wildcats Head Coach, Janice Richard, a breast cancer survivor who has worked tirelessly to bring awareness about the many issues surrounding cancer. Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams will collect change at two upcoming basketball games:

Thursday, February 7th - “Fill the Field House” - Louisiana College vs. LeTourneau

Women’s game 5:30 p.m. & Men’s Game 7:30 p.m.

There is no admission charge to enter the “Fill the Field House” game, but donations will be accepted for the “Make a Change” cause.

Saturday, February 9th - Breast Cancer Awareness Game - Louisiana College vs. ETBU

Women’s game 1 p.m. and Men’s game 3 p.m.

Admission prices are: $5 adults, $3 students and children 12 and under are free. In addition, donations will be accepted for the “Make a Change” cause.  Sponsors for this game include: Christus St. Frances Cabrini, Rapides Regional Medical Center and Louisiana Physical Therapy Centers.

The Louisiana College Student Athletic Advisory Committee includes: Carson McCaslin, President; Katie Rimmer; Dereke Dunbar; Clarissa Brown; Trent Tauzin; Kelly Denton; Trey Mayeux; Matt Gallien; Brian Wallace; Charles Walton; Shellie Spiers and Morey Skluzacek.

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